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The Fog of War is a 2003 film by Errol Morris that explores the life and views of Robert McNamara, former U.S. Secretary of Defense and architect of the Vietnam War. The film uses archival footage, interviews, and a device called the Interrotron to illustrate McNamara's lessons on modern warfare and his role in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The Fog of War: Directed by Errol Morris. With Robert McNamara, Fidel Castro, Barry Goldwater, Lyndon B. Johnson. The story of America as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense under President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert McNamara.
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- Documentary, Biography, History
- Errol Morris
- 2004-03-05
Dec 9, 2003 · Watch The Fog of War, a film that explores the nature of war and the challenges of military decision making through the life and experience of Robert S. McNamara, former U.S. Secretary of Defense. Learn how McNamara dealt with the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War, and how he reflected on his role and legacy.
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- 107 min
The fog of war (German: Nebel des Krieges) is the uncertainty in situational awareness experienced by participants in military operations. [ 1 ] The term seeks to capture the uncertainty regarding one's own capability, adversary capability, and adversary intent during an engagement, operation, or campaign.
A film about Robert S. McNamara, the former Secretary of Defense under Kennedy and Johnson, who reflects on his role in the 20th century American history. The film features Oval Office recordings and explores the bombing of Tokyo, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War.
The Fog of War draws on decades of bitter experience to offer a piercing perspective on the Cold War from one of its major architects. Read Critics Reviews
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- Documentary
- PG-13
A documentary about Robert McNamara, the former Secretary of Defense under Kennedy and Johnson, who reflects on his role in the Vietnam War and its lessons for history. The film combines an interview with McNamara, archival footage, and an original score by Philip Glass.
